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Founders & Investors Tea Tasting
Enjoy 4 curated Asian-inspired tea blends as you connect with LPs, VCs, Angels and Founders. Meet others in a stress-free zone, and slow down from the buzz of everything that's going on in tech week.
This event is organised by UpsideDown VC, Angel Club, Root Tea and Assenteo. Root Tea is an East-Asian inspired tea brand connected in community, connection, and culture. Learn more at http://instagram.com/drinkroottea. Assenteo is your day one, data compliance partner to get AI and restricted data startups enterprise ready. Learn more at https://www.assenteo.com/.
Angel Club is an exclusive membership community offering 1:1 and group support and guidance from top investors in tech, media, and entrepreneurship. We’re bridging the gap between angel-stage founders and angel investors from all walks of life and all parts of the globe, across a wide array of sectors. Visit at http://www.AngelClub.com
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Health Engine - Founder Mixer
Join Health Engine for an engaging evening during #SFTechWeek! We’re hosting a panel featuring top founders and leading VCs who will share their insights on building and scaling transformative healthtech startups. They’ll dive into the latest trends shaping digital health, AI in medicine, and the strategies that help early-stage companies break through barriers. Expect candid stories of challenges overcome and lessons learned from the front lines of innovation.
After the panel, stick around for a casual mixer and dinner, where you’ll connect with fellow innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs driving the future of tech and healthcare.
Check us out at Health Engine! https://readysethealth.io/
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
San Francisco Bay University, Santa Clara University, San Jose State University, UC Berkeley
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The Bay Bridge: University Incubator Social
East Bay
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San Francisco Bay University, Santa Clara University, San Jose State University, UC Berkeley
Join us for an evening that brings together the innovation engines of Bay Area universities. The Bay Area University Incubator Mixer will unite founders, program directors, and ecosystem partners from San Francisco Bay University, San Jose State, Santa Clara University, and UC Berkeley. This social gathering is designed to spark collaboration, share insights, and strengthen the bonds between the region’s top entrepreneurial programs. Attendees can expect casual networking, conversations about the future of innovation, and opportunities to build cross-campus partnerships. Whether you’re a student founder, mentor, or community partner, this is your chance to connect with the people shaping the next wave of startups in the Bay.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
By registering for this event, you agree to receive communications from San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) and San José State University (SJSU) about this program and future entrepreneurship-related opportunities. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Monad Foundation, Shack15, Mesh
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Stablecoin Panel + Happy Hour @ Shack15 |
Embarcadero
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Monad Foundation, Shack15, Mesh
Join us at Shack15 (Ferry Building, San Francisco) for an evening exploring the future of money during SF Tech Week.
We’ll kick off at 5:00 PM with refreshments and drinks, followed by a dynamic panel discussion with leaders shaping the stablecoin ecosystem. After the panel, stay for a happy hour with music and a live DJ overlooking the Bay.
Panelists:
Raj Parekh — Head of Stablecoins & Payments, Monad.xyz
Bam Azizi — CEO & Co-Founder, Mesh
John Tullis - Head of Payments, Gusto
Jorn Lyseggen — Founder, Shack15 & BMONI (Moderator)
Why Attend?
Stablecoins are rapidly transforming global finance from remittances and payments to institutional adoption. This panel will unpack where the industry is headed, what challenges remain, and how San Francisco’s tech community can play a role in building the next generation of money rails.
Format
5:00 PM – Arrival + Drinks
5:30 PM – Panel Discussion
6:30 PM – Happy Hour + DJ
Whether you’re a founder, builder, investor, or simply curious about the future of stablecoins, this is the room you’ll want to be in.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Capital V Sunset Rooftop Party
Join us in Venice on October 16 for a rooftop evening of connection and conversation with leading tech journalists about the future of tech media. Cap V will moderate a discussion among Cory Weinberg (The Information), Alex Heath (Sources), and Ben Bergman (Business Insider).
Hosted at the legendary Hummingbird House, a private residence where countless deals have sparked, this exclusive gathering brings together founders, investors, and media.
Enjoy the night with great people, refreshing drinks, food, stunning views, DJ sets, and refreshing drinks. Some street parking is available, but Uber/Lyft is recommended.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Pitch Your Startup in Spatial to Raise Funding
Tired of pitch decks? Good.
Learn how startups are turning 2D websites into immersive Apple Vision Pro apps — and why spatial computing is your edge to win attention (and funding) .
🎙️ Hosted by XR legend Tony Parisi (co-creator of VRML and glTF, ex-Unity head of XR), this session will walk through:
• Why XR is the next big edge for startup fundraising
• How to turn your website into a spatial app using WebSpatial (open-source, cross-platform SDK)
• What’s working right now for cutting through the noise
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🚀 Want to pitch your startup?
If you have a live website and want to turn it into a webspatial app for Vision Pro — you’ll have a chance to pitch live during the event.
Only 5 startups will be selected to join the WebSpatial Startup Program, where you’ll get white-glove support to build your spatial app with our team.
🧠 Investors will be in the room. an
Black Women Spin, Dope Candi
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Spinovation - The Afterparty
Arts District
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Black Women Spin, Dope Candi
Join us for the OFFICIAL afterparty for Spinovation: The Future is Femme The Future is Frequency.
Live DJ Sets | Food | Drinks | Networking
Follow us on IG @blackwomenspin @dopecandi
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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B2B Growth Playbook: Buyer Journey
You’ve built an MVP, launched your website, and maybe landed your first few customers through personal outreach or a handful of experiments. Now what?
Join Tony Yang, Head of Growth at Mucker Capital, for a tactical session designed for early-stage B2B founders. In this talk, Tony will break down the Buyer Journey Framework—a powerful approach to delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time.
You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to map your messaging & content strategy, align your GTM efforts with the buyer’s perspective, and start building a growth engine that actually works.
Note:
This session is designed for B2B startup founders. Space is limited, and preference will be given to early-stage founders. Final location details will be shared upon approval.
Sponsored by JPMorgan and Michael Best.
By submitting this form, you agree to receive communications from Mucker and sponsors.
By registering for and attending this event, you consent to potentially being photographed or recorded during the session. These materials may be used by Mucker Capital and its partners for marketing and promotional purposes.
If you do not consent to being photographed or recorded, please withdraw your RSVP prior to the event.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Bullpen Capital, Bonfire Ventures, Citizens Private Bank, Carta
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Founder Dinner with Bullpen, Bonfire, Citizens Private Bank, and Carta
Santa Monica
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Bullpen Capital, Bonfire Ventures, Citizens Private Bank, Carta
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Unlock Your Investor Potential
Are you a technology professional with vested stock units from companies like Google, Amazon, or Apple? Curious about how you can leverage those assets to become a Limited Partner (LP) in a venture capital (VC) fund? Join us for an exclusive Office Hours event where we’ll guide you through the process of converting your vested stock units into investments in VC funds.
In this session, you’ll learn:
How you can use in-kind securities as an LP investment.
The unique investment opportunities available for Employee LPs.
The benefits of diversifying your portfolio through VC investments.
How Musa Capital’s fund model is democratizing access to venture investing.
Whether you’re new to venture capital or exploring ways to maximize your equity holdings, this event is designed to provide practical insights and answer your questions. Don’t miss this chance to learn from experts and discover how your vested stock can work for you beyond the tech industry.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Eurohike @ Runyon Canyon: European Founders in LA Hike
America's innovation landscape is quite much shaped by European innovators, professionals and experts in their fields. We come to the U.S. to try, build, break, and repeat.
During LA Tech Week, let's come together the European way for an active morning in Runyon Canyon to share our success stories and experiences with our peers and see how we can help each other.
The event will not be moderated. At the end of the hike, after we've had a chance to chat with each other, we'll all meet up at a neighborhood café for coffee or smoothies and share stories in an open mic setting.
Come stretch, meet new people, and hear stories from European peers.
If you would like to share your story in front of everyone during the after-hike coffee, please email a brief introduction and description of your story to info@xyzcombinator.com.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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vCluster Game Night
vCluster Game Night!
Join the vCluster community for an evening of miniature golf, arcade games, and networking at Subpar Miniature Golf in Ghirardelli Square.
Your ticket includes:
✔️ One full round of miniature golf
✔️ Arcade cards with unlimited games for 2 hours
And if you’re a startup with less than $5M in annual recurring revenue sign up here for this amazing offer https://www.vcluster.com/startups
Take a tour of San Francisco like you’ve never seen it before, one putt at a time. Each hole brings a local landmark to life, from iconic spots that first-time golfers will breeze through to tricky challenges that will test even the pros.
Who it’s for:
• vCluster users + customers in the Bay Area (or traveling in)
• DevOps + IT teams exploring vCluster: the better Kubernetes distribution
• Kubernetes users, operators and developers
Come for the golf, stay for the conversations, and enjoy the perfect mix of tech, community, and play.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Cake Equity, Stifel Bank, DLA Piper, TenOneTen, Progression
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LA Tech Week Surfing and Tech Networking Meetup
Santa Monica
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Cake Equity, Stifel Bank, DLA Piper, TenOneTen, Progression
Kick off LA Tech week by sharing some famous California waves and connecting with like-minded investors and founders. If you’re into surfing and tech, this event is for you. Kickstart your morning with coffee and breakfast burritos before grabbing your board and catching some waves.
When: October 13, 2025, Monday
7.30 AM: Kick off with coffee, breakfast burritos & networking on the beach at Breakwater.
8.15 AM to 9.30 AM: Surf Session
Where: Venice Breakwater
Bring your board, wetsuit towels, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Places are limited, so RSVP to ensure you don’t miss out!
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Villa Kitchen, Airble, We Speak Dance, Techstars San Fransisco
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The Future of Hospitality: Poetry, Provenance & Passports
Santa Monica
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Villa Kitchen, Airble, We Speak Dance, Techstars San Fransisco
Villa Kitchen Collective +, in partnership with Airble, presents a one-of-a-kind cultural supper club during LA Tech Week. Guests will experience small bites by a selected BIPOC-sourced farm recommended by Supply Change Co., cuisine prepared by a local LA chef, paired with provenance storytelling and immersive performances by acclaimed poets Stratus The Fire, Eon Grey, and Hussllu from The CryPoetry. This intimate gathering will also debut the Villa Kitchen Passport, our 2026 membership program granting access to exclusive dinners across multiple cities. Designed for founders, investors, and cultural innovators, the event reimagines how technology, equity, and hospitality intersect to shape the future of travel dining.
Supporting in spirit are Wafâa Maadnous and Vandana Hart, who will also help guide our 2026 Supper Club calendar—a series of intentionally themed dinners in chosen cities and sourced by BIPOC farms.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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COFFEE ON SLAUSON
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Start your morning with great food, music, and conversation at Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen on Slauson and get a glimpse of what South LA has to offer.
Hilltop will be open exclusively for registered guests. Space is limited, so RSVP early to secure your spot. Free parking available in the back.
Thank you to our friends at Orrick, SVB, Pilot, and Google for their partnership.
Slauson & Co. and our sponsors take great pride in our community and events. By attending this event, you are agreeing that your image may be captured in photo or video and used for future marketing campaigns, and that your contact information will be confidentially shared with our event sponsors. Slauson & Co. does not share your information with other parties
About Slauson & Co.
Slauson & Co. is a Los Angeles based early stage venture capital firm rooted in economic inclusion. The firm leads pre seed and seed stage deals and leverages its network of corporations, foundations, investors, executives, and successful founders to provide resources and guidance for accelerating the growth of the founders they back. In addition, the firm runs Friends & Family, a 12-week accelerator that provides non-dilutive capital to emerging founders.
About Orrick
Orrick is a tech-focused law firm passionate about helping entrepreneurs, innovators and investors push boundaries. Through our extensive client portfolio, deal volume, and relationships in the ecosystem, we provide commercial insight to each client’s strategy. From financing to protecting IP to retaining talent to advocating for innovation-friendly public policy, we offer a holistic solution across the tech & venture lifecycle.About SVBSilicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of innovative companies and investors. With 40+ years of dedication to this sector, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has deep experience banking investors and innovation clients.
About Pilot
Pilot powers the financial back office for startups and small businesses. They specialize in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services and are focused on delivering a customer experience of unparalleled quality. When you work with Pilot, you get a team of finance experts who take the work off your plate–so you can focus on your business.
About Google
Google Cloud is the new way to cloud, infusing industry-leading AI across five key product lines that our customers love and rely on today: modern infrastructure, powerful developers tools, intelligent data analytics and databases, trusted security, and the world’s most popular productivity suite with more than 3 billion users. Apply for the Google Cloud Credits program.
